PHILADELPHIA — Despite Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,000-yard rushing campaign, and despite having the best defense in the league in most major categories, the Eagles’ postseason hopes hang on the health of quarterback Jalen Hurts.

The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts showed up to Wednesday's frigid practice wearing a tank top, he seemed like a man who was intent on suiting up for Sunday's NFC Wild Card showdown with the Green Bay Packers.

“ Jalen Hurts is slated to be at Eagles practice today, sources said. A notable step forward as the QB works his way out of concussion protocol and prepares to start in Sunday’s first round playoff game vs. the Packers,” Eagles reporter Jeff McLane wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Why Eagles QB Jalen Hurts vs Packers QB Jordan Love isn't the top matchup in this Wild Card round playoff game

Saquon Barkley traded his No. 26 jersey for a T-shirt that celebrated his 2,000 yards rushing this season and Jalen Hurts remained sidelined with a concussion. The list of Philadelphia Eagles players who sat out the regular-season finale against the New York Giants read like a Pro Bowl roster.

At 14-3 and winners of 12 of their past 13 games, the Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely a top-flight Super Bowl contender as we head into the NFL

The Eagles are coming in as 4.5-point favorites over the Packers for the opening Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs.

The No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles are set to host the No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers on Sunday in an NFC wild-card game.

Even though Saquon Barkley has a chance to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record, Philadelphia is resting him and other starters. Find out why.

Jalen Hurts has missed the last two games for the Philadelphia Eagles as the quarterback remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Sunday's regular-season finale a